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Horn not working but getting voltage there 200 1990

posted by  Bonzo on  Fri Nov 14 03:00 CST 2008
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It's not the horns themselves, as I switched out with another 240 I own. Had my son press the steering wheel & it showed voltage at the horn connection (I forget what). Ideas? Thanks.








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    Horn Technology same throughout early 90's? 200 1990

    uid 29404's pic
    posted by  punk240 on  Fri Nov 14 11:54 CST 2008
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    I own a '93 850glt and a '92 240 - both air bags are removed the same exact method - the 850 is well known for its horn contact failure (red plastic grommets cracking) few months ago the horn failed , tooked it apart and the plastic was fine, reassembled and the horn functioned!

    recently the 240's horn stopped working...

    Horn Technology same throughout early 90's?

    Tim
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    '92 244 AW71 (Hydra, turbo bars, bilstein, urethane bushings)








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    Horn not working but getting voltage there 200 1990

    posted by  pageda on  Fri Nov 14 08:34 CST 2008
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    You need to remove the pad at the center of the steering wheel and clean the contacts. If you have an air bag you need to take precautions. Dan








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      Horn not working but getting voltage there 200 1990

      posted by  Bonzo on  Fri Nov 14 09:18 CST 2008
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      That was one thing I was thinking. Can I just disconnect the battery? Or is there residual charge? How do I do it safely?








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        Horn not working but getting voltage there 200 1990

        posted by  pageda on  Fri Nov 14 09:39 CST 2008
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        Check your Bentley or search the BB.
        http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/687880/220/240/260/280/removing_air_bag.html%0A

        Dan








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    Horn not working but getting voltage there 200 1990

    posted by  someone claiming to be kyle245 on  Fri Nov 14 03:59 CST 2008 [RELATED]

    There should be 12 volts pos. at the horns all the time. The horn button completes the circuit by supplying the ground to the horns.

    Try running a ground wire to the neg. side of the horn to see if they work.

    I'm having the same problem with my 91. It has an air bag and if I hit it really hard, the horns will honk. Its really frustrating when I'm trying to get someones attention and I have to (get to) beat on the horn to get it to work.

    Just another day in paradise.

    Kyle245








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    Horn not working but getting voltage there 200 1990

    posted by  rstarkie on  Fri Nov 14 03:33 CST 2008
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    The horn buttons work by supplying a ground to the circuit.

    Doesn't the connection at the horn show 12v any time the key is on?

    Randy







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